Lodhi Garden, New Delhi. taken by Anita Mishra, New Delhi — flights from Istanbul to New Delhi
Istanbul, TurkeyDelhi, India

Flights from Istanbul to Delhi

Nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Delhi (DEL) take about 6h 13m (4,567 km). IndiGo flies it. Lowest fare seen: $310 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Delhi: Anita Mishra, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Delhi

Carriers on IST–DEL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ IndiGononstop fare seen

Istanbul to Delhi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $308 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $163. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$59528 Oct 2026 · Turkish Airlines$313 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$42329 Nov 2026 · IndiGo$217 · 1 stop20 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$4057 Dec 2026 · IndiGo$215 · 1 stop7 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$32530 Jan 2027 · IndiGo$163 · 1 stop22 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$30927 Feb 2027 · IndiGo$178 · 1 stop3 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$3081 Mar 2027 · IndiGo$177 · 1 stop1 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$5791 Apr 2027 · Turkish Airlines$232 · 1 stop1 Apr 2027
May 2027$3439 May 2027 · IndiGo$227 · 2 stops10 May 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $163 in January 2027, against $217 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Istanbul to Delhi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Delhi

Based on weather and travel conditions in India

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The cool season (October–March) is the most comfortable nationwide. April–June is extremely hot in the plains. The monsoon (June–September) is vibrant but disrupts travel in some regions.

Peak season: October – March

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Frequently asked questions — Istanbul to Delhi flights

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Delhi?
A nonstop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Delhi (DEL) takes about 6h 13m, covering 4,567 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Istanbul from Delhi by air?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport and Indira Gandhi International Airport is 4,567 km (2,838 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Delhi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the IST–DEL route include IndiGo. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Istanbul to Delhi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on IST–DEL was $310 USD with IndiGo (nonstop), departing 2 Mar 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Delhi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $163 one-way, against $313 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Istanbul to Delhi?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $166 with one stop against $310 nonstop, a saving of $144. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Turkey to India?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter India visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Delhi?
The cool season (October–March) is the most comfortable nationwide. April–June is extremely hot in the plains. The monsoon (June–September) is vibrant but disrupts travel in some regions.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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